Scranton area school pool closed after reports of illnesses

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Feb 22, 2013 at 8:02 AMFeb 22, 2013 at 8:08 AM

CLARKS SUMMIT, Pa. (AP) — The pool at a northeastern Pennsylvania high school has been closed until further notice after parents reported some students were suffering respiratory problems after swim practice.

The Times-Tribune of Scranton reports Abington Heights High School made the decision a day after a group of parents complained. Principal Pamela Murray says the pool will be closed at least for the rest of swim season.

Murray says the school is making the move as a precautionary measure. Parents are worried that an air-quality issue may be causing the respiratory problems reported by their children; some think excess chloramine fumes may be to blame.

Superintendent Michael Mahon says the school board will review the results of an air-quality test. He expects those findings will be available next week.